August 20, 2014

The opener at the 31st annual MTV Video Music Awards is officially announced. Jessie J is confirmed to kick off the prize-giving show with Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, delivering their collaborative single "Bang Bang" on August 24 at The Forum in Inglewood, California.

Jill Duggar who is now a Dillard is having a bun in the over, eight weeks after tying the knot with her beau Derick Dillard. The second daughter to TLC's "19 Kids & Counting" couple Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar announces her pregnancy on the latest issue of PEOPLE where she graces the cover with her hubby.

Drake was spotted partying with his former girlfriend, Rihanna, at Griffin nightclub in New York City on Monday night, August 18. A source told TMZ that the former couple was partying for around two hours. They left separately at around 03.00 A.M.

HAIM has enlisted some famous faces for the music video of their A$AP Ferg-assisted "My Song 5 (Remix)". Ke$ha and Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend are among celebrities who make cameos in the clip as guests on a Jerry Springer-esque chat show called "Dallas Murphy".

The end date of "Sons of Anarchy" has been set. It's revealed that the show's official behind-the-scenes companion book, "Sons of Anarchy: The Official Collector's Edition", will be published a day after the series finale. Since the Amazon lists December 3 as the book's release date, that means the show will wrap up on Tuesday, December 2.

Justin Bieber apparently has been sued by a photographer. According to a report by TMZ, a paparazzo named Aja Oxman has filed a lawsuit against Bieber after the Canadian pop star allegedly ordered his bodyguard to attack him and destroy his equipment.

"Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" cast members showed up at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Tuesday, August 19 in Los Angeles for a red carpet event. Jessica Alba who was accompanied by her husband Cash Warren looked stunning in a strapless blue frock, while co-star Eva Green was equally dazzling in a sheer green long dress.

U2's new album is still scheduled to be released later this year. Denying previous reports saying that the LP's release date had been pushed back to next year to give them more time to work with producers like Paul Epworth, a representative for the group told Rolling Stone, "We've always said an album is expected this year."

Vin Diesel has taken to Facebook to share a black-and-white photo of him posing naked while in the shower. The actor who plays Groot in "Guardians of the Galaxy" uploaded the NSFW photo on Tuesday, August 19. In the snap, Diesel can be seen standing under steamy water as he seemingly enjoys the warmth.

Cindy Crawford decided to pull her children, Presley and Kaia, out of their high school in Malibu, California. Cindy took the decision after knowing high levels of toxic chemicals called PCBs or polychlorinated biphenyls were detected at the school building.

Taylor Schilling and Peter Dinklage will spend "A Month in the Country". Both actors, who earned a nomination each at the upcoming Primetime Emmy Awards, are set to star in the revival of Ivan Turgenev's comedy of manners.

A Vivienne Westwood hat which became Pharrell Williams' signature piece at the Grammy Awards earlier this year is going to be displayed in a museum. The hat's current owner Arby's announced in a Twitter post on Tuesday, August 18 that the brown hat would make an appearance at the Newseum's display in Washington, D.C.

Sam Smith is the latest addition to the line-up of performers for the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards. The British singer, who will make his U.S. awards show performance debut, is scheduled to grace the stage at the Forum in Inglewood, California, on Sunday night, August 24.

The first trailer for "Miss Meadows" has arrived for viewing pleasure, seeing Katie Holmes wielding a gun and taking the law into her own hands. The former "Dawson's Creek" actress plays "a proper elementary school teacher who moonlights as a vigilante."

Casey Kasem apparently eventually will be buried thousands miles away from home. Two months after his death in a hospital in Gig Harbor, Washington, his body will be buried in Norway as requested by his widow Jean Kasem. According to The Hollywood Reporter, authorities in the country have decided to grant her wish although Casey's children begged them not to let the body be buried in the European country.

It's going to be a bloody summer finale in "Pretty Little Liars" season 5. A preview for the upcoming episode hints at another murder and this time one of the Liars could be the suspect and gets arrested.

The highly-anticipated music video of Nicki Minaj's "Anaconda" is finally here. Hitting the web on Wednesday, August 20 at midnight, the Colin Tilley-directed clip features the raptress in numerous skin-baring outfits as she shakes her famous butt at various locations.

Kevin Smith's next project "Yoga Hosers", a follow-up to his upcoming horror flick "Tusk", has found its main cast members. Johnny Depp and his daughter Lily-Rose Depp are confirmed to star in the action adventure film. Smith's own daughter Harley Quinn Smith also plays a role in the movie.

Jennifer Hudson's half-brother reportedly had a run-in with the law. According to TMZ, the singer/actress' half-brother who is called Steven Simpson has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed a man in the face repeatedly. The man apparently is having a romantic relationship with his wife.

JWoww dishes the details on her friend Snooki's second pregnancy in an interview with Alicia Quarles of E! News. The former "Jersey Shore" star reveals that Snooki's behavior during her current pregnancy makes her scared.

Calvin Harris is still the highest-paid DJ in the world. The Scottish producer comes at No. 1 on the list of Electronic Cash Kings released by Forbes on Tuesday, August 19 after making $66 million in the past 12 months, $20 million more than his earnings in 2013.

Chatters on whether Scoot McNairy will play The Flash or Metallo in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" start running rampant on the internet. The actor is spotted wearing eye-popping green socks that mismatch his normal business attire.

R&B singer Ray J has pleaded not guilty to several charges following his arrest at a luxury hotel in May. On Tuesday, August 19, Ray entered the plea on misdemeanor charges of sexual battery, vandalism, battery on a police officer and resisting a peace officer. His next court appearance is scheduled for August 28.

A month before "Cheek to Cheek" hits the stores on September 23, Lady GaGa and Tony Bennett excited fans with another song from their joint album. This time, the duo released a duet called "I Can't Give You Anything But Love".

Benedict Cumberbatch is tapped for Warner Bros' "Jungle Book: Origins", The Hollywood Reporter learns. The actor who voices dragon Smaug in the last two installments of Peter Jackson's "Hobbit" saga is booked to voice Shere Khan in the adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's Mowgli tale.

French Montana finally responds to his controversial comment to Billboard magazine which said he's using Khloe Kardashian's fame to get more fans. In an interview with "Access Hollywood Live", French says, "I was so mad about that ... If I'm with somebody, I'm not with them for that reason."

The estate of Anna Nicole Smith has lost in their final bid to acquire $44 millions from her husband's estate. As reported by The Associated Press, a federal judge in Orange County denied the former Playboy model's request to sanction the estate of her husband's son on Monday, August 18, seven years after Smith's passing in 2007.

"Discover how little you know about people you know" is the theme of Jason Reitman's new film "Men, Women & Children". A wordless teaser trailer has been released to reveal several people who have lost physical interaction yet keep themselves connected through technology.

FX has given "The Strain" a vote of confidence following its strong debut. The network has ordered a 13-episode second season of the hit drama series from executive producers Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan and Carlton Cuse.

Victoria's Secrets model Cara Delevingne is eyed for the lead role in The Beach Boys musical "All Summer Long". The Fox 2000 paid $2 million four years ago to acquire the script from Susannah Grant and the rights to Beach Boys catalog.

Kourtney Kardashian said her new house in Calabasas, which she bought from Keyshawn Johnson, was infested with dangerous mold that was covered by a coat of paint. According to TMZ, Kourtney's decorator discovered the mold while installing some fixtures.

Some big names in music are reportedly in talks to headline the 2015 Super Bowl halftime show. According to a new report by the Wall Street Journal, the National Footbal League has listed Rihanna, Coldplay and Katy Perry as their top three choices and final contenders for the big event slated for next February.

A day after the principal photography started on Monday, August 18, "Ant-Man" unleashed the first photo from the San Fransisco set. Marvel Studios released the first image of Paul Rudd as the movie's lead Scott Lang, who would later transform into the title character.

Some fans of Taylor Swift just had an unforgettable experience with their favorite singer. Shortly after the 24-year-old star's live stream event with Yahoo! News on Monday, August 18, the "I Knew You Were Trouble" hitmaker threw a pizza party at her apartment in NYC for approximately 90 fans who attended the event.

Producer Paula Wagner has acquired the film rights to Sylvia Robinson aka the Mother of Hip Hop's life story with the plan to make a biopic. Robinson's son Joey Robinson will executive produce and consult on the project.

Julianne Hough reportedly enters negotiations to join "Dancing with the Stars" judging panel. According to TMZ, she is in talks to be the fourth judge to join Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli who are expected to return for the next season.

Jenni "JWoww" Farley swears off sex after delivering her first child. The former "Jersey Shore" star was told by her doctor not to have sex for six weeks, but her fiance and baby daddy Roger Mathews has to wait a lot longer than that.